The fourth annual Walk us Home Run/Walk for foster care — hosted by the Nevada Division of Child & Family Services, CASA of Carson City and in partnership with the RennerVation Foundation — is happening this Saturday, May 9 in Carson City.

The Walk Us Home run and walk is not a timed event. The focus is on raising awareness and support for foster kids in our community.

The run/walk sign-ins begin at 8 a.m. at the Brewery Arts Center with the run/walk portion beginning at 9 a.m. with tours through the residential neighborhood of West Carson City. Go here to sign up.

Following the run/walk, organizers will host its Walk Us Home Family Fair at the BAC, 449 West King Street. All are invited.

This year, organizers adding a playful twist with the theme is Hats On, Hearts Open! Whether silly, colorful, oversized, or your favorite cap, wear your fun hat as you walk or run.

Why Foster Care is Critical to the Community

Did you know there are roughly 60 foster homes in rural Nevada for the 400 youth in foster care? Some counties have as many as 14 homes, some counties have as little as 1 or 2. There are even Nevada counties that have no foster homes.

When there are not enough foster homes in any given community, children are at risk of being displaced to outside communities, bringing forth a whole new set of challenges and setbacks. Join us in bringing attention to our HUGE need for foster homes, because every child deserves to go home.

All proceeds for this event will go towards the 2026 Camp RennerVation that invites Nevada foster youth to experience an unforgettable summer camp in Lake Tahoe.

Registration includes a race t-shirt and finisher bag. T-shirts come in adult or youth unisex. T-shirts are not guaranteed for participants who register on race week. Go here to sign up.

This year’s race includes the following events:

8k Run (new addition this year!)

5k Run/Walk

3k Run/Walk

Divisions Include

Kids (ages 10-12) – kids under 10 participate for free with adult registration and supervision

Teens (ages 13-17)

Adults (ages 18+)

Teams (minimum of 3 members to make a team, can be any age, gender or event)

RACE DAY DETAILS:

The Run/Walk begins at the Brewery Arts Center and tours through the residential neighborhood of West Carson City. Following our Run/Walk, there will be the Walk Us Home Family Fair. Please prepare for all types of weather hot or cold. Water Station provided. 

Prizes await in multiple categories will be rewarded for their outstanding efforts including Funniest Hat, Most Creative hat, Best Matching Hats, Most Spirited Individual and Most Spirited Team.

8AM: Packet Pick Up at Brewery Arts Center

9AM: Family Fair Begins AND Run/Walk Begins (Staggered start)

10AM: Announcement & Awards 

1PM: Family Fair Concludes

Contact information: If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at plandamunoz@dcfs.nv.gov

Special Event Lane Restrictions
On Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m,, the 3k, 5k, 8k Walk Us Home Run / Walk and Family Fair will take place on the west side of Carson City. Watch for pedestrians during this time. Below is the list of roads that will be affected by the event:

— Minnesota Street between King Street and 4th Street
— 4th Street between Minnesota Street and Nevada Street
— Nevada Street between 4th Street and Adaline Street
— Adaline Street between Nevada Street and Mountain Street
— Fleischmann Way between Nevada Street and Mountain Street
— Mountain Street between Wagner Drive and King Street
— Washington Street between Mountain Street and North Ormsby Boulevard
— Wagner Drive between Mountain Street and Oak Ridge Drive
— Oak Ridge Drive between Bluegrass Drive North Ormsby Boulevard
— North Ormsby Boulevard between Oak Ridge Drive and Winnie Lane
— Winnie Lane between North Ormsby Boulevard and Ash Canyon Road
— Ash Canyon Road between Winnie Lane and North Ormsby Boulevard
— North Ormsby Boulevard between Ash Canyon Road and King Street
— King Street between North Ormsby Boulevard and Minnesota Street